California Golden Bears (5-7)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Last year, Minnesota took a losing record and winter clothes to the postseason.

The Gophers will bring a better vibe to their bowl game this time, making sure to pack the flip-flops, too.

After qualifying for the 2015 Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit at 5-7 on the strength of their graduation rate because there initially weren't enough eligible NCAA FBS teams to fill all the slots, the Gophers (8-4) were picked for the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. The game is Dec. 27.